New! Download: Viptela-edge-19.2.3-genericx86-64.qcow2
vpn 0 interface ge0/0 ip dhcp-client tunnel-interface encapsulation ipsec color public-internet allow-service all ! ! ! Commit and save:
| Component | Requirement | |-----------|-------------| | | KVM, Proxmox VE, or standalone QEMU (version 2.12+) | | vCPU | 2 cores (minimum) / 4 cores recommended for production | | RAM | 4 GB (8 GB preferred if running full routing tables) | | Disk | 16 GB free after image inflate (the QCOW2 is thin-provisioned) | | NICs | 2+ virtual interfaces (ge0/0 for transport, ge0/1 for service) | | CPU Type | x86_64 with VT-x/AMD-V (host passthrough recommended) | Step-by-Step Deployment Guide (KVM / Proxmox) Here’s how to take the downloaded QCOW2 file and turn it into a running vEdge router. Step 1: Verify File Integrity After downloading, run a checksum to ensure no corruption: viptela-edge-19.2.3-genericx86-64.qcow2 download
Change the default password and configure basic interfaces. Step 4: Basic Initial Configuration Once logged in, enable configuration mode: Commit and save: | Component | Requirement |
enable config terminal Set hostname and system IP: | | Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge (IOS XE
| Alternative | Good For | |-------------|-----------| | viptela-edge-20.6.3-genericx86-64.qcow2 | Newer features, better security. | | Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge (IOS XE SD-WAN) | Future-proofing; Cisco’s replacement for vEdge. | | vedge-cloud-19.2.3.ova (VMware version) | If you run ESXi instead of KVM. | | | Lightweight lab deployment using Docker. |
One of the most sought-after versions in labs and production migrations is . This file represents a specific build (19.2.3) of the Viptela vEdge operating system, packaged for the QEMU/KVM hypervisor using the QCOW2 (QEMU Copy-On-Write version 2) disk format.
